First hospital of the Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Description
This sepia toned photograph shows the exterior of the original hospital of the Immanuel Deaconess Institute, which was located near 34th & Meredith in Omaha, Nebraska. It focuses on the exterior of the main building, but an unknown house is visible in the background on the right side of the photo. The three-story brick building has many windows, spires and a chimney. Three unknown figures are visible on a balcony on the second floor balcony of the Institute. The words "Immanuel Hospital and Deaconess Institute" are written over the building and was presumably edited in by the original photographer by manipulating the print while it was still in negative format. The original print was adhered to a chipboard backing.
Original format: sepia toned photograph, 9.5 x 6.75 inches.
Historical Notes
The first hospital, complete with surgery room, was opened on December 20, 1890 by The Evangelical Immanuel Association for Works of Mercy. The first patient was Hans Nygren. The Evangelical Association for Works of Mercy deeded the property over to the Immanuel Deaconess Association in 1900. The Immanuel Deaconess Association became the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in 1904. The business outgrew the building and a second hospital was opened in January of 1910. The first hospital building was then converted into the Nazareth Home to care for invalids and aged.
